Independent trucks, clothing & accessories - Independent rose up out of the ashes in 1978 and is based in Santa Cruz, California with the intent and inspiration of creating a better truck for skateboards that at that time the industry lacked. Independent sponsors top skateboarders like Taylor Smith, Andrew Reynolds, Truman Hooker, Aaron, Homoki, Eric Koston and more. Shop Independent Trucks, Independent Clothing, and more! Visit our Active People Blog for Independent videos & news updates!